The 2025 schedule at the museum features two exhibitions, "Continuity and Change" and "transphysical," showcasing its permanent collection, with three solo shows dedicated to artists Takano Ryudai, Luigi Ghirri, and Pedro Costa. The museum's lead curator, Tetsuro Ishida, describes the two exhibitions as having a similar soil but different crops, highlighting their contrasting sections curated by different curators.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/07/11/art/tokyo-photography-museum-anniversary/A remarkable photographic exhibition, "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency," by Nan Goldin, has opened at the John Curtin Gallery in Perth. The exhibition features a selection of images from Goldin's slideshow that caused a sensation in New York's underground clubs and bars in the mid-1980s. The show is a personal diary of Goldin's life, capturing her family and the post-punk, queer subculture of the Lower East Side neighborhood. The exhibition marks a departure from traditional photography styles, showcasing intimate and candid images that were groundbreaking for their time.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/western-australia/the-goldin-age-stunning-80s-exhibition-that-anticipated-the-selfie-opens-in-perth-20250711-p5me7i.htmlThe Justice Sector Coordinating Council organized an art competition and auction to highlight the artistic talents of prisoners (PDLs) in the Philippines. The event, which included judges Salvador Ching, Dr. Jualim Vela, and Dr. Liping Zheng, aims to showcase the rehabilitative power of art and provide a platform for PDLs to demonstrate their creativity. The competition is led by Joey de Leon, president of BAGA (Bureau of Adult Education and Guidance Assistance), who believes that incarceration should be a stepping stone towards rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/07/12/news/national/artworks-from-pdls-up-for-auction/2147978At Paris Fashion Week, floral patterns dominated the runways, particularly roses, seen in designs from Giambattista Valli, Elie Saab, and Armani Prive. Syrian designer Rami Al Ali made history by becoming the first couturier from his country to be featured in the official Paris calendar, while Viktor & Rolf delivered a playful spectacle. Robert Wun showcased striking looks inspired by cinema and theatre, solidifying his reputation with his latest collection.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/the-main-moments-of-paris-couture-week/article_cb85e67d-09e7-5db6-b566-21d607bf702e.htmlThe Srijan art venue has hosted various exhibitions and events, including paintings, sculpture, pottery, and drawing competitions. It aims to nurture generations of artists by providing a spacious and inviting environment for both artists and visitors.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/ndmc-plans-to-develop-sculpture-park-for-exhibitions/A lucky antiques collector who purchased an unsigned oil painting for £400 is celebrating after it sold for £1.9m, revealing it to be a lost work by JMW Turner. The 23ins by 2ft 5ins painting, titled 'The Rising Squall, Hot Wells, from St Vincent's Rock, Bristol', was attributed to an artist follower of Julius Caesar Ibbetson and had been hidden for 150 years. After professional cleaning, the signature of Turner was exposed, confirming it as a work produced by the master in 1792 at just 17 years old. The painting sold at Sotheby's auction house with four serious bidders driving up the price to £1.5m, nearly eight times the estimated value.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14896427/Lost-work-JMW-Turner-collector-bought-400-year-ago-sells-astonishing-sum.htmlICONSIAM has launched "Lost in DOMLAND," the first-ever solo exhibition by Udom Taephanich, showcasing over 1,000 multidisciplinary works on its 8th floor. The exhibition, spanning 3,500 square meters, aims to propel Thai contemporary art onto the global stage and elevate Thailand's cultural standing. With global visitors drawn from Hong Kong, Vietnam, Europe, and beyond, ICONSIAM is reinforcing its commitment to becoming a Must-Visit Global Art Destination, positioning Thailand as a regional art powerhouse with annual transactions exceeding THB 1.4 billion.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/mediaoutreach/2025/07/11/iconsiam-showcases-thai-creativity-to-the-world-with-lost-in-domland-reinforcing-its-role-as-a-must-visit-global-art-destination/394886The exhibitions "I Am Hymns of the New Temples" by Wael Shawky, "Climates of Landscape" by Bas Smets, and "People Planet Profit" by Peter Fischli are currently on display at Luma Arles in France until November 2nd and January 11th, 2026 respectively.
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/07/11/capitalism-cityscapes-and-the-climate-crisis-take-centre-stage-at-luma-arlesThe proscenium stage is a platform where women percussionists can showcase their skills and celebrate their art in a traditionally male-dominated field. The festival highlights the power of perseverance brought by these female artists, making it a celebration of inclusion, resilience, and transformation in the world of percussion arts, according to Mr. Ramachandran.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/more-than-aesthetics-percussion-festival-is-a-dialogue-of-struggle-and-change-keli-ramachandran/article69800837.ece